For more information about the rich and ancient tradition of Ayurvedic science, please consult the following books and websites:
Douillard, Dr. John, The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage, Berkeley CA, North Atlantic Books, 2004
A comprehensive, practical, and detailed guide to the many aspects of Ayurvedic massage techniques. A must for hands-on therapists and practitioners.
Drs. David Frawley and Vasant Lad, The Yoga of Herbs, Twin Lakes, WI, Lotus Press, 1986,2001
An Ayurvedic guide to herbal medicine with a detailed explanation and classification of herbs. A wonderful explanation of the cosmology of Ayurveda.
Gulbrandson, Gay Lee, CLT-LANA, The Lymphedema Wellness Manual, Berkeley CA, 2014
This book is a wonderful tool for both therapists and patients, alike. As a MLD therapist, I find the resources and links included in the book are extensive and relevant. For the lymphedema patient, the educational information is presented in a way that is easy to understand. I highly recommend this wealth of practical and essential information for anyone working with lymphedema.
Morningstar, Amadea, with Desai, Urmila, The Ayurvedic Cookbook, Twin Lakes, WI, Lotus Press, 1990
Over 250 recipes specifically designed to balance each constitution, with emphasis on simplicity, ease and sound nutrition, from exotic Indian dishes to old American favorites.
Sachs, Melanie, Ayurvedic Beauty Care, Twin Lakes WI, Lotus Press, 1994
Ageless techniques to invoke natural beauty. Insightful self-care manual describing powerful health-promoting and health-enhancing methods and luxurious beauty techniques.
Tiwari, Bri. Maya, The Path of Practice, New York, NY, Ballantine, 2000
A woman's book of Ayurvedic healing. One of several inspiring and informative books on the practical applications of ayurveda. Contains a three-part wellness program which includes nutrition, meditation, and the chanting of mantras.
Tiwari, Maya, Secrets of Healing, Twin Lakes WI, Lotus Press, 1995
An authoritative compendium on the ancient wisdom and knowledge of Ayurvedic healing. This is of great value to health professionals as well as those interested in self-help. A complete offering of Pancha Karma, the original cleasing and rejuvenative therapies as first taught and practiced by the ancient Vedic seers.
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http://www.vodderschool.com/
The Dr. Vodder School International is the training program to take if you are looking for the source of the original Dr. Vodder Method of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD®) and Combined Decongestive Therapy. Learn the original, unadulterated form of Dr. Vodder's techniques from an authorized school and certified instructors.
www.ajaraskincare.com
Sells natural Ayurvedic skin care products, conducts full trainings in Ayurveda therapies at their Milwaukee WI location, and has a good resource page.
www.ayurveda.com
Website of Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque NM, recognized as one of the leading Ayurveda schools and health spas outside of India. Great source of general information, including a questionnaire to evaluate your constitution, recipes, and cleansing procedures. The health spa offers a complete range of therapies, including panchakarma.
www.diamondwayayurveda.com
Melanie and Robert Sachs, authors of several books on Ayurveda, offer workshops in Ayurveda techniques in San Luis Obispo CA, as well as spa treatments. They also have an on-line store offering books, CDs, DVDs, medicinal and beauty supplies, and gift sets.
www.evergreenherbgarden.org
Candis Cantin integrates Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and Western techniques of medical treatment into a comprehensive body of knowledge to enable an individual to make informed health decisions. She offers herbology study courses at her herbal garden setting in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento CA, as well as home study correspondence courses.
www.lifespa.com
Dr. John Douillard's website offers a full range of Ayurvedic skin care products and herbs and a self-assessment tool to evaluate your individual constitution (prakruti) as well as your imbalance. His medical spa, located in Boulder CO, offers a full range of rejuvenating panchakarma therapies. Phone consultations with Dr. Douillard are also available. A good informational resource overall.
www.mountmadonna.org
Mount Madonna Center is a conference and retreat center located in a beautiful rural setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Monterey CA. Educational programs and workshops in Ayurveda and yoga are offered by world class teachers. Personal and group retreats are available.
www.wisearth.org
Sri Swamini Mayatitananda (formerly Maya Tiwari) founded the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda located in the Pisgah Mountains of North Carolina in 1981 Mother Maya established the first school of Ayurveda in the United States and hosts many educational and outreach programs.
Douillard, Dr. John, The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage, Berkeley CA, North Atlantic Books, 2004
A comprehensive, practical, and detailed guide to the many aspects of Ayurvedic massage techniques. A must for hands-on therapists and practitioners.
Drs. David Frawley and Vasant Lad, The Yoga of Herbs, Twin Lakes, WI, Lotus Press, 1986,2001
An Ayurvedic guide to herbal medicine with a detailed explanation and classification of herbs. A wonderful explanation of the cosmology of Ayurveda.
Gulbrandson, Gay Lee, CLT-LANA, The Lymphedema Wellness Manual, Berkeley CA, 2014
This book is a wonderful tool for both therapists and patients, alike. As a MLD therapist, I find the resources and links included in the book are extensive and relevant. For the lymphedema patient, the educational information is presented in a way that is easy to understand. I highly recommend this wealth of practical and essential information for anyone working with lymphedema.
Morningstar, Amadea, with Desai, Urmila, The Ayurvedic Cookbook, Twin Lakes, WI, Lotus Press, 1990
Over 250 recipes specifically designed to balance each constitution, with emphasis on simplicity, ease and sound nutrition, from exotic Indian dishes to old American favorites.
Sachs, Melanie, Ayurvedic Beauty Care, Twin Lakes WI, Lotus Press, 1994
Ageless techniques to invoke natural beauty. Insightful self-care manual describing powerful health-promoting and health-enhancing methods and luxurious beauty techniques.
Tiwari, Bri. Maya, The Path of Practice, New York, NY, Ballantine, 2000
A woman's book of Ayurvedic healing. One of several inspiring and informative books on the practical applications of ayurveda. Contains a three-part wellness program which includes nutrition, meditation, and the chanting of mantras.
Tiwari, Maya, Secrets of Healing, Twin Lakes WI, Lotus Press, 1995
An authoritative compendium on the ancient wisdom and knowledge of Ayurvedic healing. This is of great value to health professionals as well as those interested in self-help. A complete offering of Pancha Karma, the original cleasing and rejuvenative therapies as first taught and practiced by the ancient Vedic seers.
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http://www.vodderschool.com/
The Dr. Vodder School International is the training program to take if you are looking for the source of the original Dr. Vodder Method of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD®) and Combined Decongestive Therapy. Learn the original, unadulterated form of Dr. Vodder's techniques from an authorized school and certified instructors.
www.ajaraskincare.com
Sells natural Ayurvedic skin care products, conducts full trainings in Ayurveda therapies at their Milwaukee WI location, and has a good resource page.
www.ayurveda.com
Website of Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque NM, recognized as one of the leading Ayurveda schools and health spas outside of India. Great source of general information, including a questionnaire to evaluate your constitution, recipes, and cleansing procedures. The health spa offers a complete range of therapies, including panchakarma.
www.diamondwayayurveda.com
Melanie and Robert Sachs, authors of several books on Ayurveda, offer workshops in Ayurveda techniques in San Luis Obispo CA, as well as spa treatments. They also have an on-line store offering books, CDs, DVDs, medicinal and beauty supplies, and gift sets.
www.evergreenherbgarden.org
Candis Cantin integrates Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and Western techniques of medical treatment into a comprehensive body of knowledge to enable an individual to make informed health decisions. She offers herbology study courses at her herbal garden setting in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento CA, as well as home study correspondence courses.
www.lifespa.com
Dr. John Douillard's website offers a full range of Ayurvedic skin care products and herbs and a self-assessment tool to evaluate your individual constitution (prakruti) as well as your imbalance. His medical spa, located in Boulder CO, offers a full range of rejuvenating panchakarma therapies. Phone consultations with Dr. Douillard are also available. A good informational resource overall.
www.mountmadonna.org
Mount Madonna Center is a conference and retreat center located in a beautiful rural setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Monterey CA. Educational programs and workshops in Ayurveda and yoga are offered by world class teachers. Personal and group retreats are available.
www.wisearth.org
Sri Swamini Mayatitananda (formerly Maya Tiwari) founded the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda located in the Pisgah Mountains of North Carolina in 1981 Mother Maya established the first school of Ayurveda in the United States and hosts many educational and outreach programs.